Fountain House Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountySussex
River/StreamShimmers Brook
Coordinates41.29687, -74.72432

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length30 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge828 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFountain House
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/18/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNJ00279
Federal IDNJ00279
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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